Cost of living – financial support from the University

LESS - Living Expenses Support Scheme

You can get more information on the Living Expenses Support Scheme page

Read more information on all of the University’s financial support schemes.

Cost of Living Assistance Scheme - applications open November 2024

The University has reopened its scheme to help students facing additional costs due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

A £300 one-off grant (a grant does not need to be paid back) will be awarded to students who are struggling to pay their day to day expenses and accommodation costs. 

The scheme is open to fully enrolled UK and International undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research students.

Please read the guidance on applying for the scheme before submitting your application. Incomplete or missing evidence will delay your assessment and may result in your application being rejected.

To be eligible for the grant, you must explain how you have been affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. You will need to upload your accommodation contract or tenancy/mortgage agreement. If you live at home with parents, you can upload their accommodation contract. 

You must also upload bank statements for all your bank accounts for the last two months prior to the date of your application (including savings accounts). If you do not submit these documents, your assessment will be delayed, and your application may be refused.

Applications opening soon.

I have some other questions about money and financial support. Who can I contact?

Please contact the Library and student centre Support and services.